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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,675.08, 370,647.54 and 173,212.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,675.08, 370,647.54 and 173,212.53 is: 238,953.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,675.08 : 370,647.54 = 173,212.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,675.08/370,647.54 = 173,212.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,675.08x = 370,647.54 × 173,212.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,675.08x = 64,200,798,141.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,200,798,141.68/268,675.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,953.30

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